South Carolina Coach Shane Beamer Denies Virginia Tech Coaching Rumors Amid Team Struggles

South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer has firmly denied rumors linking him to the Virginia Tech head coaching vacancy, affirming that South Carolina is his dream job despite the team's struggles this season. After a disappointing 3-4 start and a recent 26-7 loss to Oklahoma, Beamer expressed frustration with the team's performance but emphasized his commitment to fixing the issues rather than seeking an exit. The Gamecocks' offense, led by coordinator Mike Shula, ranks last in the SEC in several statistical categories, although no further coaching staff changes are planned following the firing of offensive line coach Lonnie Teasley earlier in October. Virginia Tech, which fired Brent Pry in September, is actively searching for a new coach, and some sources have reportedly pushed for Beamer, who is an alumnus and son of Virginia Tech coaching legend Frank Beamer, but Shane Beamer has repeatedly communicated his focus remains on South Carolina. The difficult schedule ahead, featuring top-ranked opponents Alabama, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M, adds to the challenges for South Carolina this season. Despite speculation about his future, Beamer feels strongly supported by South Carolina's athletic department and is determined to turn the program around.